Examine the model of the fossil record shown below.
File:Relative dating of fossils.png
Which statements correctly describe how the fossil record can be used to compare organisms from the past to those of today? Select two answers.
(2 points)
Responses
More recent fossils will have more similarities with present-day animals.
More recent fossils will have more similarities with present-day animals.
Only organisms with skeletons create fossils.
Only organisms with skeletons create fossils.
Fewer fossils are found in igneous rock layers compared to sedimentary rock layers.
Fewer fossils are found in igneous rock layers compared to sedimentary rock layers.
All organisms that existed more than 500 million years ago were animals.
All organisms that existed more than 500 million years ago were animals.
Plants evolved more recently than 60 million years ago.
Plants evolved more recently than 60 million years ago.
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The correct statements are:
1. More recent fossils will have more similarities with present-day animals.
2. Fewer fossils are found in igneous rock layers compared to sedimentary rock layers.